What position is your third row usually in? - Honda Pilot

jay · 12-14-2003, 07:16 PM

I've had my Pilot for a little over 18 months now. For most of the first year, the third row was up, and never used as seating. For the last 6 months, it's been stowed, with a cargo tray, cover, and organizer on it. Today, I decided I was tired of the cover rattle, and removed the tray, cover, and organizer. and returned the third row to its upright position. No rattle, and I have enough cargo room for my usual load - groceries. What's everyone else doing?

borg · 12-14-2003, 07:35 PM

70% of the time the 3rd row is stowed, the other times it's used to transport my boy's little buddies.

robrecht · 12-14-2003, 07:36 PM

Haven't needed to use it yet but it's still nice to have just in case--I've started calling it a rumble seat after passing a classic Ford carrying a Christmas tree in it's rumble seat yesterday.

OnHonda11 · 12-14-2003, 07:38 PM

The interesting thing I find about the poll results at this point is that most people need the extra cargo space. I did a poll earlier about how many people wish the pilot was another 12" longer to expand the cargo area in particular so you wouldn't need to put the seats down.

dbudds · 12-14-2003, 07:52 PM

"The interesting thing I find about the poll results at this point is that most people need the extra cargo space. I did a poll earlier about how many people wish the pilot was another 12" longer to expand the cargo area in particular so you wouldn't need to put the seats down."

Then we would be driving Surburbans!

jay · 12-14-2003, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dbudds
"The interesting thing I find about the poll results at this point is that most people need the extra cargo space. I did a poll earlier about how many people wish the pilot was another 12" longer to expand the cargo area in particular so you wouldn't need to put the seats down."

Then we would be driving Surburbans!

dbudds, just click on the "quote" button in the lower right corner of someone's post to quote them.

Certain things need to be longer

--like holidays, vacations, and weekends. The Pilot's not something that needs to be longer.

Scoobs · 12-14-2003, 08:12 PM

Stowed 95% of the time. If I need more room I use the van.

OnHonda11 · 12-14-2003, 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by jay
dbudds, just click on the "quote" button in the lower right corner of someone's post to quote them. Certain things need to be longer --like holidays, vacations, and weekends. The Pilot's not something that needs to be longer.

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That's actually a good one bdudds. A suburban is actually 31" longer than a pilot and 7 inches taller. I really need a suburban to gan an extra 12" in Pilot length?

**colorider** · 12-14-2003, 08:39 PM

I decided to read all the posts before I voted "just for grins". I voted for "seat up - ready for use" figuring that when I read the results that would be the "norm" since that has been one of the selling points of the Pilot. I was surprised to see that I was one of only 2 that had voted that way and 13 had voted that they have it stowed, ready to haul cargo.

ramirami · 12-14-2003, 09:00 PM

mine is usually stowed unless there are visitors

OnHonda11 · 12-14-2003, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
I decided to read all the posts before I voted "just for grins". I voted for "seat up - ready for use" figuring that when I read the results that would be the "norm" since that has been one of the selling points of the Pilot. I was surprised to see that I was one of only 2 that had voted that way and 13 had voted that they have it stowed, ready to haul cargo.

Colorider,

After reading your sad news about leaving the group to join the biker gang, I can see why everything you have is up

. So how are the girls anyways?

Maybe you should start a poll on how many girls in thong undies can you get into your pilot?

How do you get all their bikes on your roof anyways?

Could I suggest a trade of your pilot for the following to host your friends after a long days "drive"

a2Pilot · 12-14-2003, 10:00 PM

"Rumble Seat!" I like that, Borg!!

My rumble seat is most always stowed..........

**colorider** · 12-15-2003, 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by vahrmeyer
Colorider,

After reading your sad news about leaving the group to join the biker gang, I can see why everything you have is up . So how are the girls anyways?

Maybe you should start a poll on how many girls in thong undies can you get into your pilot?

How do you get all their bikes on your roof anyways?

Could I suggest a trade of your pilot for the following to host your friends after a long days "drive"

Hee Hee!!!

That looks like a genuine RV!!!! For the "right" form of recreation!!!

zpilot · 12-15-2003, 08:15 AM

I come from a Durango, that also had the third row. Most of the time it was down except when I needed to transport little people in the back.

Unfortunately, in the Pilot, with the Graco carseat in the middle of the second row, you can't flip the smaller of the second row seats up to even GET to the third row - so my third row will probably be down until about the time I (as opposed to the bank) actually OWN the car.

Jiaronnis · 12-15-2003, 09:20 AM

Jay,

How about another option on this poll for a split?
The 1/3 part of my third row is almost always up just in case it's needed, while the 2/3 part is down for more cargo room.

View Poll Results: The third row seating in my Pilot is normally:
up, ready to use as seating.	31	7.85%
normally stowed to create a larger cargo area.	283	71.65%
Third row? The Pilot has a third row?	27	6.84%
Mine is up or down as the need, and mood, requires.	28	7.09%
1/3 side down, 2/3 side up.	8	2.03%
2/3 side down, 1/3 side up.	18	4.56%
Voters: 395. You may not vote on this poll

12-14-2003, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What position is your third row usually in? I've had my Pilot for a little over 18 months now. For most of the first year, the third row was up, and never used as seating. For the last 6 months, it's been stowed, with a cargo tray, cover, and organizer on it. Today, I decided I was tired of the cover rattle, and removed the tray, cover, and organizer. and returned the third row to its upright position. No rattle, and I have enough cargo room for my usual load - groceries. What's everyone else doing? __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

12-14-2003, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
borg cloak'd M E M B E R Join Date: May 2003 Location: Victoria BC, CANADA Posts: 1,759 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	70% of the time the 3rd row is stowed, the other times it's used to transport my boy's little buddies. __________________ 2003 Honda PILOT EX L / borg Edition

12-14-2003, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
robrecht Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Amwell, New Jersey Posts: 4,141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haven't needed to use it yet but it's still nice to have just in case--I've started calling it a rumble seat after passing a classic Ford carrying a Christmas tree in it's rumble seat yesterday. __________________ Thanks, Robrecht! Charcoalishlygreenishbluishyrealpink&tealfleck metallic EXL-RES with Rumble Seat, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Garnish (of course!), and Merrywang Transport Netting. And an RX-8 or Miata for my twice daily hill climb.

12-14-2003, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
OnHonda11 Really OnHonda12 now! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 655 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The interesting thing I find about the poll results at this point is that most people need the extra cargo space. I did a poll earlier about how many people wish the pilot was another 12" longer to expand the cargo area in particular so you wouldn't need to put the seats down. __________________ On a Sabatical from Honda at present. Hope to get back into the Honda market in a year or so. Doing the leasebusters.com thing by assuming short leases with low km's and high cash incentives. Tired of lease mileage restrictions yet don't want to buy just for that sake either.

12-14-2003, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
dbudds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 104 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	12" Longer? "The interesting thing I find about the poll results at this point is that most people need the extra cargo space. I did a poll earlier about how many people wish the pilot was another 12" longer to expand the cargo area in particular so you wouldn't need to put the seats down." Then we would be driving Surburbans!

12-14-2003, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stowed 95% of the time. If I need more room I use the van. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

12-14-2003, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Surprised! I decided to read all the posts before I voted "just for grins". I voted for "seat up - ready for use" figuring that when I read the results that would be the "norm" since that has been one of the selling points of the Pilot. I was surprised to see that I was one of only 2 that had voted that way and 13 had voted that they have it stowed, ready to haul cargo. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

12-14-2003, 09:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine is usually stowed unless there are visitors __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

12-14-2003, 10:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"Rumble Seat!" I like that, Borg!! My rumble seat is most always stowed.......... __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

12-15-2003, 08:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
zpilot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I come from a Durango, that also had the third row. Most of the time it was down except when I needed to transport little people in the back. Unfortunately, in the Pilot, with the Graco carseat in the middle of the second row, you can't flip the smaller of the second row seats up to even GET to the third row - so my third row will probably be down until about the time I (as opposed to the bank) actually OWN the car. __________________ --- zpilot ---

12-15-2003, 09:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jiaronnis Are you Army Strong? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lakewood, CA / Stationed in South Korea Posts: 415 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jay, How about another option on this poll for a split? The 1/3 part of my third row is almost always up just in case it's needed, while the 2/3 part is down for more cargo room.

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